Crystal Palace vs West Ham confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Amazon Prime Premier League fixture
Hammers manager Manuel Pellegrini is still fighting to keep his job
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Your support makes all the difference.Crystal Palace host London rivals West Ham United on Boxing Day.
Roy Hodgson’s side are looking to regain momentum after going three games without a win against Watford, Brighton and Newcastle.
West Ham, however, are looking to secure back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since August as Manuel Pellegrini fights to save his job.
The Hammers currently sit 16th in the table, just four points clear of the relegation zone, while Palace remain in relative safety in 12th.
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When is it?
The match kicks off 15.00 on Thursday 26 December.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime.
New subscribers will be able to watch all the matches for free, including Arsenal’s visit to Bournemouth and Liverpool’s top of the table clash against Leicester, due to the company’s 30-day trial, which can be cancelled at any time.
What is the team news?
Mamadou Sakho is able to return after completing his three-match suspension. Gary Cahill, Jairo Riedewald, Joel Ward, Jeffrey Schlupp and Andros Townsend all missed the club’s defeat by Newcastle.
Pellegrini is fretting over the fitness of goalkeepers Lukasz Fabianksi and David Martin, with the disastrous Roberto potentially forced to return to the starting eleven. Manuel Lanzini and Jack Wilshere remain unfit while Ryan Fredericks is suspended.
What are the predicted line-ups?
Crystal Palace: Guaita, Kelly, Tomkins, Sakho, van Aanholt, Milivojevic, Kouyate, McArthur, Meyer, Ayew, Zaha.
Subs: Hennessey, Wickham, McCarthy, Victor Camarasa, Woods, Pierrick, Riedewald.
West Ham: Roberto, Zabaleta, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Snodgrass, Noble, Rice, Fornals, Antonio, Haller.
Subs: Felipe Anderson, Lanzini, Sanchez, Diop, Masuaku, Ajeti, Anang.
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands)
What are the odds?
Crystal Palace 13/10
Draw 12/5
West Ham 2/1
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